Best F150 Brakes

Something to keep in mind while shopping for F150 brakes is your truck’s tow rating is based on its ability to stop itself and the load, not just to get it moving. By upgrading your brakes you technically increase your towing capacity, but marginally until you overhaul the entire factory system. Some basic things you can do to begin building the best F150 brakes are upgrading the brake pad compounds and the rotors to provide some extra bite. Most F150 owners prefer semi-metallic pads for their quality balance between operating heat range and how much they score the rotors. Zinc plated rotors help prevent excessive rusting, keeping your rotors ready for longer. Perfect for muddy and wet hauling or off-roading.

The main upgrades most truck owners go for include bigger wheels and tires and beefy steel off-road bumpers. Both add significant weight, and consequently your F150’s brakes need to be reinforced. Big brake kits will do the job with ease, especially if you plan on upsizing your truck’s rim diameter and not just the tire rubber. Bumpers can weigh upwards of a couple hundred pounds depending on all the bells and whistles. Upgrading to a bigger brake package provides more even brake pressure thanks to larger, multi-piston calipers. Larger rotors dissipate heat better, reducing the chance of brake fade in emergency situations. Most big brake kits include drilled and/or slotted rotors. These are meant to shuck brake dust and road grime out of the braking surface to keep your brakes performing their best.